“For several years, groups and individuals in the community have approached EDC to assist with the construction of a hotel in Wills Point,” EDC Administrator Pam Pearson said. “The search is finally over and the voters have approved the construction of a 3-story Best Western Plus Hotel at Wills Point Business Park. The EDC Board is thrilled the community is allowing sales tax dollars to fund incentives of a tourism project which will accommodate overnight guests attending events and generate additional revenue.”

Voters also backed a second proposition on the ballot, throwing their support behind the establishment of Emergency Services District #4 by a vote of 321 for (56.32 percent) to 249 against (43.68 percent).